Squeaky Start up

My 1990 accord squeals for 2 or 3 seconds when the motor is cold when
starting it looks like the belts are fairly new I have read about tension
being to great on alternators causing pre-mature failure listed on some
accord review page, what does someone suggest to eliminat this problem ?
Should I try to adjust the tension? How? How much are the belts, there
are two.

 

Well, first off, it sounds like you have a squeaky belt(or belts) which means
that one or both of them are too loose...NOT too tight. If you don't know how
to adjust the tension then you should pick up the Haynes manual or the Helm's
Factory Service manual.

I usually try to get the belt just tight enough so it isn't squealing. That
way you know it isn't too tight and it isn't wearing out the bearings.

 

Hello,
Great post. I agree with you. The OR may be able to buy a special spray
solution at a auto supply store such as NAPA. I know they used to sell it
at auto supply stores. I once has Chevy Nova and had to use it on the
belts to keep them from spuealing. I adjusted the belts so they were
really tight but they still made a squeaking noise. I no longer have that
problem since I have a special tool to make it easier to adjust the belts.
The solution might be called, "belt dressing".
Jason